Usain Bolt, born on August 21, 1986, in Jamaica, is widely regarded as the greatest sprinter of all time. He holds world records in the 100m (9.58s) and 200m (19.19s) events, both set at the 2009 World Championships. Bolt achieved the “triple-triple,” winning gold in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016). His charismatic personality and signature “Lightning Bolt” celebration made him a global sports icon. After retiring in 2017, Bolt pursued business ventures and philanthropy. His legacy extends beyond records, leaving an indelible mark on sprinting and inspiring future generations.
Usain Bolt Quotes
1. “There are better starters than me but I’m a strong finisher.”
— Usain Bolt
2. “Believe in your dreams and that anything is possible.”
— Usain Bolt
3. “I don’t think limits.”
— Usain Bolt
4. “Don’t think about the start of the race, think about the ending.”
— Usain Bolt
5. “Worrying gets you nowhere. If you turn up worrying about how you’re going to perform, you’ve already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself.”
— Usain Bolt
6. “I stopped worrying about the start. The end is what’s important.”
— Usain Bolt
7. “Repeating is harder than anything else.”
— Usain Bolt
8. “I want to thank GOD for everything he as done for me cause without him none of this wouldn’t be possible.”
— Usain Bolt
9. “For me, I’m focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I’m working on it.”
— Usain Bolt
10. “A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.”
— Usain Bolt
11. “Sleep is extremely important to me – I need to rest and recover in order for the training I do to be absorbed by my body.”
— Usain Bolt
12. “I try to lead by example.”
— Usain Bolt
13. “Yeah, I am lazy. There’s no doubt about that.”
— Usain Bolt
14. “You have good days and bad days.”
— Usain Bolt
15. “I think sometimes, when you’re on top and all you do is win, win, win, win, win, you get lazy and lose focus. When you lose it opens your eyes and you get serious. There is always a time when it is good to lose, at the right time for you.”
— Usain Bolt
16. “I know what I can do so it doesn’t bother me what other people think or their opinion on the situation.”
— Usain Bolt
17. “I know what to do and I go and execute.”
— Usain Bolt
18. “I told you all I was going to be No. 1, and I did just that.”
— Usain Bolt
19. “When I’m at the gym, I think about chicks, going to the beach, and looking good. I do it for the girls.”
— Usain Bolt
20. “Every season, for me, it’s like starting from scratch again.”
— Usain Bolt
21. “It’s a great feat for me to have broken my world record.”
— Usain Bolt
22. “But if I keep my core and back strong, the scoliosis doesn’t really bother me.”
— Usain Bolt
23. “I’ve got everything I wanted so I’m just happy.”
— Usain Bolt
24. “I’ve worked hard over the years, I’ve been injured and I’ve worked hard through it, and I’ve made it.”
— Usain Bolt
25. “I work hard, and I do good, and I’m going to enjoy myself. I’m not going to let you restrict me.”
— Usain Bolt
26. “I’d like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.”
— Usain Bolt
27. “I was playing cricket first and my cricket coach was the one that introduced me to track and field.”
— Usain Bolt
28. “I like to have fun, just stay relaxed.”
— Usain Bolt
29. “I remember once, actually the first race I ran, I fell.”
— Usain Bolt
30. “Women always find you out when you lie. Always. No matter what, they always find out. They’re like detectives.”
— Usain Bolt
31. “A few people have said I should let you win.”
— Usain Bolt
32. “As long as I’m in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.”
— Usain Bolt
33. “If you’re the Olympic champion then they have to wait four more years to get you again.”
— Usain Bolt
34. “I don’t put myself under pressure.”
— Usain Bolt
35. “When I was young, I didn’t think about anything other than sports.”
— Usain Bolt
36. “If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit.”
— Usain Bolt
37. “Sometimes you lose sight of what’s going on around you.”
— Usain Bolt
38. “Once a year I will clean my room, just because I feel I should.”
— Usain Bolt
39. “You have to set yourself goals so you can push yourself harder. Desire is the key to success.”
— Usain Bolt
40. “If I get to be a legend, I’ve achieved my goal.”
— Usain Bolt
41. “It’s always a wake-up call to get beaten.”
— Usain Bolt
42. “I’ve learned over the years that if you start thinking about the race, it stresses you out a little bit. I just try to relax and think about video games, what I’m gonna do after the race, what I’m gonna do just to chill. Stuff like that to relax a little before the race.”
— Usain Bolt
43. “I think my acceleration is very good. That’s the key for me.”
— Usain Bolt
44. “Racing comes easily to me, especially the 100 meters. That is why, no matter how fast I run the run the 100 metres, the 200 will always mean more to me, because of the effort I’ve put in.”
— Usain Bolt
45. “All I have to do is to work on transition and technique.”
— Usain Bolt
46. “I can still improve a lot, but there is definitely a limit to what the human body can do.”
— Usain Bolt
47. “My coach told me if I broke the national record for the 200, I could run a 100.”
— Usain Bolt
48. “Messi or Cristiano – Speed? Cristiano. Shot? Cristiano. Dribbling? Messi. Intelligence? Messi. Talent? Messi. Winner is Messi!”
— Usain Bolt
49. “There are things that bother me. I try not to let them, but they do.”
— Usain Bolt
50. “My brother is really, really slow.”
— Usain Bolt
51. “When people see your personality come out, they feel so good, like they actually know who you are.”
— Usain Bolt
52. “Manners is the key thing. Say, for instance, when you’re growing up, you’re walking down the street, you’ve got to tell everybody good morning. Everybody. You can’t pass one person.”
— Usain Bolt
53. “It was not perfect but I’m very happy. It could have been better, but I’m now looking forward to my second race of the season.”
— Usain Bolt
54. “No matter who you are, no matter what you’re doing, no matter how focus you are, no matter how ready you think you? are, you’re not gonna catch me.”
— Usain Bolt
55. “I can’t really live outside Jamaica. I can be away, but only for a while.”
— Usain Bolt
56. “People always say I’m a legend, but I’m not. Not until I’ve defended my Olympic titles. That’s when I’ve decided I’ll be a legend.”
— Usain Bolt
57. “In Jamaica, you learn as a child how to roll a joint. Everyone here has tried it. I did too.”
— Usain Bolt
58. “I don’t like losing anyways.”
— Usain Bolt
59. “Track and field was very big when I was growing up.”
— Usain Bolt
60. “When I played football, I liked being a goalkeeper or a midfielder. I was probably better at cricket. I would be a very good cricketer if I was a professional now. I think I would probably have been the best, in fact.”
— Usain Bolt
61. “You do not want to get married at 22! Especially if you’re famous, because girls are going to be throwing themselves at you.”
— Usain Bolt
62. “I have dedicated my life to the 200m, I really love the 200m a lot.”
— Usain Bolt
63. “But anybody who steps into the lane beside you is the biggest competition because they made it to the finals.”
— Usain Bolt
64. “Cristiano is better than Messi, without a doubt. He’s more of an all-round player.”
— Usain Bolt
65. “I never single out any one competitor. I treat all my rivals equally.”
— Usain Bolt
66. “I am now a legend. I am also the greatest athlete to live.”
— Usain Bolt
67. “I don’t know the history of my sport. I’m not like those people who know everything.”
— Usain Bolt
68. “I don’t even like to go out onto the streets sometimes because I can’t get anything done. People want pictures and autographs all the time.”
— Usain Bolt
69. “If Queen Elizabeth knighthooded me and I would get the title Sir Usain Bolt. That sounds very nice.”
— Usain Bolt
70. “There are so many Jamaican people here in London, it’s going to be like being at home for me.”
— Usain Bolt
71. “I really want to try soccer after I retire because I’ve watched football over the years and I think I could be a good contender.”
— Usain Bolt
72. “I would rather be lying in a bed than changing one.”
— Usain Bolt
73. “Where I’m from, there is no violence, pretty much.”
— Usain Bolt
74. “I wouldn’t say I’m a phenomenon, just a great athlete.”
— Usain Bolt
75. “My relationship with everyone in Jamaica is good.”
— Usain Bolt
76. “The important thing was that I got the win. It’s good for confidence and the season.”
— Usain Bolt
